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Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 12,652
Application Fee: USD 40
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The early childhood program values the education of children from birth up to eight years of age. This time period is hugely important in the field of education, and a degree in early childhood allows for making a difference in young lives. This program is designed to prepare students to apply for a State of Illinois Professional Educator License upon graduation and begin careers as early childhood educators. While advancing through the required curriculum, professional competency is attained through purposeful academic work and clinical performance in the field. The University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements allow each student to gain broad knowledge in important areas of study to teach future generations. Through foundation skills such as written and oral communication, disciplinary studies in arts and science, and integrative studies focusing on human diversity, the UCC serves as the foundation of education. The on-campus pathway provides hands-on experience and in-person guidance and support. Students work alongside exceptional faculty to gain knowledge and experience teaching children ages pre-K to 2nd grade. This comprehensive program prepares graduates for rewarding careers in private and state-approved settings.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 12,652
Application fee: USD 40
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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